Miss Universe 2012

A winner is chosen from 89 contestants in Las Vegas

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on December 19, 2012 6:37 PM

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The morning after winning the Miss Universe pageant, Olivia Culpo answers questions during an interview, Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012, in Las Vegas. The 20-year-old Rhode Islander who brought the Miss Universe crown back to the U.S. for the first time in 15 years is hoping that her quick rise through the beauty pageant ranks and an onstage stumble will show women that anything is possible. less

The morning after winning the Miss Universe pageant, Olivia Culpo answers questions during an interview, Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012, in Las Vegas. The 20-year-old Rhode Islander who brought the Miss Universe ... more

Miss Venezuela, Irene Sofia Esser Quintero, right, reacts as a hair stylist touches up her hair with hairspray while waiting during a commercial break with Miss Australia, left, Renae Ayris, and Miss Philippines Janine Tugonon. less

Miss Venezuela, Irene Sofia Esser Quintero, right, reacts as a hair stylist touches up her hair with hairspray while waiting during a commercial break with Miss Australia, left, Renae Ayris, and Miss ... more

Miss Universe hosts Andy Cohen, left, and Giuliana Rancic, introduce the final round of competition as the five finalists wait to answer questions from the judges. From left, the five finalists were Miss ... more